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IAGG conference: Adding life to years through good health
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I have just returned from the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea. Of the many inspiring speeches and presentations from renowned academics, researchers and experts on ageing delivered at the IAGG, I would like... Keep reading
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New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
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Welcome to Global AgeWatch! Providing you with data and analysis on population ageing
By Ina Voelcker, Posted 01 October 2012 See more by this blogger
Population ageing has long been ignored as a development issue. HelpAge advocates for older people and population ageing to be part of the global development agenda. But one of our major struggles has been the lack of data and... Keep reading (2 Comments)